Designed in 2017 by Gallardo Llopis Arquitectos, this modern Mediterranean residence is situated in Cala Talamanca, Ibiza.

Description by Gallardo Llopis Arquitectos
The turquoise sparkles of Cala Talamanca nuance the vibrant Mediterranean light that outlines, in the distance, the rocky silhouette of Dalt Vila. This landscape frame is the backdrop that can be seen from Ses Torres, in a plot of modest dimensions that, however, has a clear visual field thanks to its corner location at the top of a street that descends to the sea. Enhancing these views will become the main objective of a project that, at the same time, must provide adequate privacy to the interior spaces of the home.
With a certain natural slope, the original irregular topography of the terrain favours the possibility of raising the building over the horizon. Working with the contour lines of the site, a podium is configured improving substantially not only the contemplation of the views but also increasing considerably the sensation of intimacy of the plot with respect to the street level. This play on heights accentuates the presence of the curve of the plot itself, emphasising the strength of its expressive capacity. On this modelled terrain sits a volume of markedly massif character, with a predominance of opaque surfaces that guarantee the intimacy of the inhabitable spaces: a white block sculpted at the will of the programme and the environment. The upper body cantilevered over the lowe...